Southie (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1998, Southie is an action, thriller and drama film directed by John Shea, running about 95 minutes. “The toughest thing about South Boston is coming back.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. South Boston Irish bad boy Danny Quinn returns back home from New York and gets stuck between his pals, who are supported by one Irish mafia clan, and his family, which are members of another.
Who’s in it. Southie stars Donnie Wahlberg as Danny Quinn, Rose McGowan as Kathy Quinn, Anne Meara as Mrs. Quinn and Will Arnett as Whitey, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, Southie has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Southie page.
If you liked it. Fans of Southie tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Southie (1998)?
- In US, Southie is available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Southie worth watching?
- Southie holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Southie?
- Southie stars Donnie Wahlberg, Rose McGowan, Anne Meara, Will Arnett and Amanda Peet.
- When was Southie released?
- Southie was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.